Sinyma - About It (Music Video)

The electronic-influenced band has recently launched their music video for their single, "About It". The video is nostalgic of 90s dance music, almost reminiscent of Daft Punk without the helmets and with a stunning vocalist dancing to the rhythm. Composed of Jess Connelly, Cyril Sorongon and Abdel Aziz, Sinyma is a rising techno-infused band following the likes of Up Dharma Down and Techy Romantics, but with more groove and dance beats.

Boxfresh 25th Anniversary Collection

A week ago, Boxfresh has celebrated their 25th Anniversary at Black Market in Makati. They celebrated 25 years of elevating British street style with the launch of their special 25th Anniversary Capsule Collection that is available in all Boxfresh stockists in the Philippines. In line with their release of the capsule collection, the Autumn/Winter 2014 collection is also available already. The whole collection includes t-shirts, outerwear, joggers, jerseys and more. And then their footwear selection includes the Aggra, Ashbrooke, Swich Katashi, Keel Katashi and Sparko Katashi.

Rumination Feature - Out of the Box: The Barista Box

If you've seen a beige coffee truck situated in the middle of the brick road at Ateneo De Manila University then you've already stumbled upon The Barista Box. It is a student owned and run specialty coffee shop which is, at the time being, mobile. It started out small where in, Miguel (the brain behind the box) would bring a small thermos of hot water and a simple AeroPress placed inside an old film box and he’d bring it to school every single day and started sharing it with people since he cannot finish a kilo of coffee on his own. Miguel then posted pictures of his box on his Instagram account. And as always on Social Media, a new hashtag, #BaristaBox, was brought into life. That’s how the whole idea started. He stated that, “We want to bring back the old school café, which was kinda like a community center. We want to be that place where you can meet up for a cup of coffee.” Hence, its location, it’s situated in the middle of the campus – the perfect spot to catch up and relax amidst the turmoil of college life. For them, It's not about the shitty coffee you've just had, it's about the having a great time and experience.

To know more about Miguel and his team, read the full interview here. Also, follow them both on Twitter and Instagram, @TheBaristaBox.

Source: Rumination

Elevate Apparel Camping Collection Lookbook

Promoting positivity, passion and quality clothing are what Elevate Apparel caters to its clientele. And now their latest collection, the Camping Collection, offers a variation of shirts from pocket tees to raglans. The aesthetic of this collection is all inspired by scouting, such as symbols and hand gestures that are mainly seen during camping activities. Elevate Apparel's purpose of this collection is to celebrate scouting and its great experiences with it.

Source: Elevate Apparel

Spazzkid Makes Music with Sushi, Cats, and Other Objects

In the world of electronic music, even the slightest sound bite can form the backbone of an entire song. The same goes for the use of unorthodox instruments. But in the case of the video below, Spazzkid performs his song "Lovers" without the usual assortment of gear one can expect from an artist of the electronic genre. Instead, he plays the song with the help of cats, household objects, and sushi through the help of the Makey Makey - a device that allows a user to attach alligator clips to any conductive object, turning it into a makeshift MIDI trigger. Now this gives a whole new meaning to the term "playing with food".

MilesExperience - Love Supreme

Miles Experience is a band formed by students of the Conservatory of Music of the University of Santo Tomas. Although, it was only a year ago that they have been playing together as a band even though they’ve been classmates for three years already. Recently, they released a track called “Love Supreme” which at first you may think that it’s a John Coltrane-inspired song but it is not. “Love Supreme” is a collection of sharp contrasts: bold yet shows reservations and uncertainties at times. Its melody is self-assured but is really suave when you get to listen to it. Love Supreme is kind of chill – the kind of song that you’d listen to in a chilly night. The track is kind of melancholic because of the “blues” that the lyrics gives you. If you’re still having doubts about how good this song is, then most probably the guitar solo in the second half should have changed your mind about it.

Source: Vandals On The Wall

MARAMA by Edouard Houssin

The Philippine surfing scene has been constantly featured internationally, not just because of the hidden surf spots throughout the country, but also for our surf community and the talents within it. "Marama" is a video by Edouard Houssin that features another talented Filipino surfer, John Mark Tokong "Marama". John Mark is just 17 years old, but has been surfing for quite some time now. Being near Cloud 9 in Siargao, it is not surprising that for his age, his skills are really spectacular. Watch the video above to have a glimpse of how busy Cloud 9 can become these days and how a 17 year old surfs in that spot.

Skatezophrenia - Montage Manila 2014

Bicol-based Godhood Academy goes on a trip to the concrete jungles of the nation's capital region for the latest Skatezophrenia video, "Montage Manila". Check out this crew of hard-hitting skaters headed by Mark Fernandez, Ngee Ngee Mandigma, Dondon Villela, Deear Santos, Demi Cuevas, Jack Nonato, and the one and only Spanky a.k.a. Cobra Commander. Shot from different parts of the metro, they offer different spots for all kinds of appetites as they hit some parks and street spots. Shot and edited by Alken Estrada.

Taste - Chef Mikko Reyes of The Hungry Hound and Niner Ichi Nana

In this 4th episode of the web series Taste, Chef Mikko Reyes shares about his first few months of experience being the head chef of The Hungry Hound and Niner Ichi Nana. Dating back to last year December when he started, being traditional in taste yet unique in presentation is how he describes his way of cooking. With that, people are becoming more knowledgeable and familiar with their palettes. Come to know this chef and his perspective about food and taste by how he presents his works of art.

Source: The Fat Kid Inside

Eyedress - When I'm Gone (feat. GEoRGiA)

Eyedress came out with a new track this month featuring GEoRGiA from his upcoming debut full-length album, "Astral Traveling Man". "When I'm Gone" retains his signature sound, a dreamy synth-heavy track embedded with cosmic-sounding vocals and desolate lyrics. Eyedress keeps on proving he's one of the best with another subtly confusing track, not knowing if you'll be encapsulated by its gloominess or be moved by its chillwave vibe.

Source: Vandals On The Wall

The Oktaves - Ikot (Music Video)

The Oktaves has released a music video for their song "Ikot". It is directed by rock icon, Ely Buendia. The video features the sultry Ellen Adarna, in a very sexy role yet in a really subtle and simple way. Ely Buendia successfully evokes the song's message through a well-made short video. They also prove that there is no need for excessive show of skin to provide a sensual vibe all-throughout the video. All it needs are characters, great amount of emotions and a flawless portrayal of feelings through actions and camera direction. It will not be surprising to see this video receive lots of views in the coming days. Watch the video above.

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Native Apollo Moc 2015

Native is experiencing a good response here in our country. Producing good quality lightweight footwear, they have found a good following with the locals. Following the past collection of simpler silhouettes, Native developed a more style-forward pair that might cross the bridge from mainstream consciousness to sneaker enthusiasts. The Apollo Moc is a stylish silhouette where Native could align itself with the likes of Nike's Mayfly. The Apollo Moc will be exclusively available in Sneak Peek stores by February 15. And also with it, a high-cut version called the Apollo Chukka will be launched.

Source: Clavel Magazine

Jordan Brand x Slam Dunk Collection

Ever heard of the name Hanamichi Sakuragi? If you grew up watching anime, then you might have caught his journey from a high-school outcast to a standout high school basketball player in the now-classic "Slam Dunk" series. The show may have ended its run a long time ago, but the folks at Jordan Brand are gearing up to write an all-new chapter in Sakuragi's story through a collection of apparel and basketball footwear. Fans of the series will delight in the apparel that mixes cues from both brands, while sneakerheads will surely take notice of the Jordan Super Fly 3 and Air Jordan 6 models that both come with reflective prints from the manga on their uppers.

Source: Sole Movement

Slaves Øf Liberty Vol.1 No.1 Lookbook

New local fashion brand, Slaves Øf Liberty has recently released their very first collection. The brand kept it simple with one-size sizing throughout the collection. Vol. 1 No. 1 is composed of drawstring pants, oversized shirts, tunics, bags, and more. Slaves Øf Liberty introduces itself entirely with this first collection through a well-created mix of clothes. As a brand that aims to represent countercultures in Manila, they provide a very unique aesthetic that most are really not aware of. It is exciting to see a new concept that gives diversity to our local fashion/style community. The whole collection is now available online and at their pop-up space in SOMA stores in Green Sun Bldg.